The work of architecture and design studio ATRA seamlessly blends the minimalist appeal of Scandinavian modernism with bold Mexican brutalism. Forever seeking to innovate, ATRA founder and creative director Alexander Díaz Andersson continues to embrace woodworking traditions while also working with marble, brass, travertine and more in the design of the studio’s side tables, desks, chairs and other furnishings.
Díaz Andersson was born and raised in Sweden. His Mexican mother and Swedish paternal grandparents worked in the furniture industry. He was naturally drawn to furniture design and architecture and was inspired by the Bauhaus, the clean lines attributed to the work of Finnish furniture designer Alvar Aalto, Italian architect-designer Carlo Scarpa’s building projects and the abstract creations of American sculptor Richard Serra.
After studying design at the European Institute of Design in Spain, Díaz Andersson moved to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula — where he became fascinated with the local history of woodworking. Impressed with the workmanship and drawn to Mexican furniture, he began to envision a way to marry their traditional construction techniques with modern furniture production technology.
Díaz Andersson opened ATRA in 2009 in Mexico City. The company’s first architectural commission was to design the Hejal — the holy Torah scrolls’ storage cabinet/altar — for the Birkat Itzjak Synagogue in Mexico City. The design was critically acclaimed and was the company’s watershed project, which launched their success as a prominent player in the design space.
ATRA’s Flow chair won a Gold A’Design Award in 2019. The studio has been featured in several design and architecture magazines, including Wallpaper, Architectural Digest and Surface.
On 1stDibs, find ATRA seating, tables, garden elements and more.
Limited Edition Futurist Solaris Sectional Sofa in Stainless Steel by ATRA
By ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Solaris Couch, presented upholstered in Métaphores fabric. Solaris becomes more than a piece of furniture; it becomes an instrument. Through sound, vibration, and subtle frequenc...
Stainless Steel
Beluga Curvo Sofa by ATRA Modern Fabric Upholstery with Brass Base
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Curvo Sofa by ATRA design Alexander Andersson Diaz This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 250 W 2500 mm / 98.4...
Brass
Margot Lounge Chair by ATRA Pur Mohair Elitis Light Streaked Brass Plated Steel
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
Margot Lounge Chair by ATRA designed by Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Pur Mohair Elitis & Light Streaked Brass Plated Steel [02B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHO...
Brass
Beluga Sectional Sofa by ATRA, Modern Design, Fabric & Brass, Customizable
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Beluga Sectional Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] 180 STRAIGHT MODULE W 1800 mm / 70.9” D 1065 mm / 41.9” H 630 mm / 24.8” SH 360 mm / 14.2” ...
Brass
$9,099 / item
Mini Beluga Lounge Chair, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Mini Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; Ebony Alpaca Suri & Light Buffed Brass [05B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$44,850 / item
Margot V Sofa by ATRA, Modern Design, Customizable
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Margot V Sofa by ATRA design Alexander Andersson Diaz OVERALL L 4955 mm / 195.1” D 2100 mm / 82.7” H 600 mm / 23.6” SH 360 mm / 14.2”" MODULE 1 ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Egg Lounge Chair by ATRA, Brass and Textile, Customizable
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Velvet [ ] Boucle [ ] Mohair [ ] Alpaca [ ] Woven [ ] Teddy BRASS DET...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,800 / item
Flow Leather Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Flow Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leather [ ] Nubuck METAIL DETAILING [ ] Brass Plated Steel Finishes ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Strek Lounge Chair by ATRA, Indoor/Outdoor Textiles, Customizable Design
By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz
Located in New York, NY
The Strek Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz. This design can be made for exterior use with stainless steel and outdoor textiles. Customizable in the following finishe...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$24,840
Margot Sofa by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Margot Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, wood, stone, and metal — and can be customized in f...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,500 / item
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Ala Lounge Chair, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Every ATRA piece is crafted in-house and can be tailored in finish and dimensions to your specifications. UPHOLSTERY [ ] Leathe...
Leather, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Beluga Lounge Chair by ATRA French Vanilla Alpaca Suri & Polished Bras
By ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Beluga Lounge Chair By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz Pictured; French Vanilla Alpaca Suri & Polished Brass [00B] Customizable in the following finishes; UPHOLSTERY [ ] ...
Upholstery
$19,872 / item
Egg Sofa by ATRA, Modern Design, Customizable
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] SMALL VERSION L 2500 mm / 98.4” D 955 mm / 37.6” H 625 mm / 24.6” SH 380 mm / 15.0” LARGE VERSION L 3200 mm / 126.0” D 955 mm / 37...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$24,000 / item
Oberon Modular Sofa, by Atra
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon Modular Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] Priced as modular pictured, 2 Back Rest Modules & 2 Ottoman's [without wedge side table] Outdoor version is available u...
Stainless Steel, Brass
Mantis Sofa by ATRA, Upholstery, Modern Design, Customizable
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Mantis Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 920 mm / 36.2” H 740 mm / 29.1” SH 425 mm / 16.7” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four atel...
Stainless Steel
Femur Black Dining Chair in Walnut and Leather 'Set x 6' by Atra
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Femur chair dining set in walnut and Velvet by Atra. Designer - Alexander Diaz Anderson. L 58.5cm/23.00” W 45.7cm/17.9” H 83.8cm/32.9” Seat Height 47.0c...
Walnut
$18,300 / item
Air Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Air Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2400 mm / 94.5” D 905 mm / 35.6” H 605 mm / 23.8” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$15,300 / item
Dino Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Dino Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2450 mm / 96.5” D 1090 mm / 42.9” H 810 mm / 31.9” SH 335 mm / 13.2” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateli...
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Textile
$18,423 / item
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
Beluga Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] This piece comes in 4 standard sizes: 180 W 1800 mm / 70.9” D 1065 mm / 41.9” H 630 mm / 24.8” SH 360 mm / 14.2” ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$17,000 / item
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2550 mm / 100.4” D 1110 mm / 43.7” H 595 mm / 23.4” SH 295 mm / 11.6” All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four a...
Velvet, Oak
Sloane Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Established in 2008, the Vladimir Kagan Couture collection features a selection of the Classic Kagan designs from 1950s to his new designs from 21st century. One of the new designs on offer here is the New Moon sofa...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$13,113Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,200 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 24 in
Pair. Mid Century Tub Chairs After Robsjohn Gibbings, circa 1950 - 1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of midcentury, Hollywood Regency style tub, lounge chairs, in the style of Robsjohn Gibbings. Both chairs are in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, show...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,900Sale Price|80% Off
H 31.5 in W 114.97 in D 101.19 in
Montis Axel XL Sectional Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in STOCK
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Monza, Color 00
Leather, Fabric
$820Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 18.71 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...
Cotton, Wood
$3,647 / item
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Wool Bouclé Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot dining chair was designed to redefine modern living with effortless refinement. Its...
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...
Fabric, Oak
$3,408
H 33.47 in W 72.05 in D 32.29 in
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Paradiset" sofa was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in the late 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. It features a soft curved line of the back and tapered and curved stained beec...
Fabric, Beech
$9,602 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
$7,500
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Ris & Selldorf, Yellow Fiberglass, 1969
By Ris and Selldorf
Located in Queens, NY
German Post-War Design (1969) "Sunball" yellow fiberglass spherical shaped adjustable chaise with brown cushions, pivoting tray and backlight on a round base. (RIS & SELLDORF)
Fiberglass, Upholstery
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30 in W 32.5 in D 25.5 in
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Chrome
Case #1 Customizable Modern Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and stylized the case #1 sofa is streamlined and comfortable. Upholstered in a high-end durable pewter colored velvet. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty ...
Chrome
$9,689 / set
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 63 in
"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Antonio Citterio in 1986 for B&B Italia, this "Sity" sectional sofa in white leather contains one asymmetrical curved island daybed and a rectangular daybed. New excep...
Leather
Unique Limited Edition Jaguar XK150 Sofa
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition X150 Sofa Made from Fibreglass Made in Two Halves so you can have a table in the middle Identical to Original Leather Upholstery and Wire Wheels Much Fun and a Real C...
Fiberglass
Nerthus WHITE Hemp, Black Teak and Indoor-Outdoor Sofa by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Nerthus sofa by Alexander Diaz Andersson is an indoor-outdoor sofa which has been inspired by the natural world and the responsibility to protect it. The Nerthus cuts a light sil...
Teak
Oberon Velvet Sofa Sectional by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Oberon sofa, is a contemporary sectional made of an expanse of blue velvet with a yellow velvet base detailing that makes it appear to be floating abov...
Velvet